Sightseeing

Day 1, arrive Zagreb, Saturday

Welcome to Zagreb! You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then the day is free to get settled in or begin exploring. Later, gather for a Welcome Dinner. (D)

Day 2, in Zagreb, Sunday

A morning sightseeing tour includes views of the historic Upper Town, St. Mark’s Church, St. Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament, and Government Palace. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore more of the city, browse through the shops, or take an optional excursion to see the countryside. (B)

Day 3, Zagreb to Sarajevo, Monday

Travel out of Croatia to Sarajevo, the historic capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After checking in at the hotel, relax and enjoy dinner. (B,D)

Day 4, Sarajevo to Dubrovnik, Tuesday

Sarajevo has been influenced by a number of cultures and civilizations during its long history. On a tour of the city, visit the Turkish bazaar “Bas Carsija,” Husref Bay’s Mosque, the Olympic Stadium, and Gavrilo Princip Museum. Then on through the mountains and along the gorge of the Neretva River to Mostar. Here, view the remains of the Turkish quarter and the reconstruction efforts on the 16th-century stone bridge. Finally, travel to Dubrovnik, set on the Adriatic Sea. (B,D)

Day 5, in Dubrovnik, Wednesday

A walking tour takes you to the highlights of Old Dubrovnik. See the Rector’s Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando’s Column and Sponza Palace. Next, view the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own, shop, stroll along the water’s edge, or simply relax and savor your superbly scenic surroundings. (B)

Day 6, in Dubrovnik, excursion to Montenegro, Thursday

Travel to the Republic of Montenegro. Head to the mouth of the beautiful Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in Southern Europe. Enjoy a boat ride to Our Lady of the Rocks, one of two islets off the coast of Perast. The Roman Catholic Church is the largest building on the islet, with a museum attached to it. Upon return to the coast, we will stop in Perast, an old charming coastal town. Visit city of Kotor before returning to Dubrovnik. Your evening is free to enjoy your way. (B)

Day 7, depart Dubrovnik, Friday

Bid farewell as you are transferred to Dubrovnik’s airport for your flight home. (B)